Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, David Ellis Academy West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Ellis Academy West's student population of 719 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Ellis Academy West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Ellis Academy West is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2709 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ellis Academy West's ranking?
David Ellis Academy West is ranked #2709 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are David Ellis Academy West often compared to?
David Ellis Academy Westis often viewed alongside schools like Ludington Magnet Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend David Ellis Academy West?
719 students attend David Ellis Academy West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of David Ellis Academy West students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Ellis Academy West?
David Ellis Academy West has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Ellis Academy West offer ?
David Ellis Academy West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is David Ellis Academy West part of?
David Ellis Academy West is part of David Ellis Academy West School District.
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